Get set for an early Christmas cracker at Suncorp as the in-form Roar host a Wanderers side desperate for some festive cheer heading into 2017.

Last week John Aloisi’s side made it nine games without defeat after coming away with a hard-earned 2-1 win against the Mariners in Gosford.

Almost under the radar, Roar has moved into third spot on the Hyundai A-League ladder and well-placed for an assault on some silverware in the New Year.

Wanderers have fallen out of the top six and have work to do to play finals footy, especially with an AFC Champions League campaign thrown in from February. It makes this a vital clash and should ensure an entertaining clash in front of an expected big crowd.